What is "benevolence"

"Benevolence" is the most basic social ethics category of Confucianism and the core of Confucianism. Other courtesy, honesty, shame and faithfulness all revolve around benevolence. The three cardinal guides and the five permanent members are the basic social ethical standards advocated by Confucianism, and "benevolence" is the first of the five permanent members. Therefore, to understand Confucianism, we must first understand the basic meaning of Confucian "benevolence".

The original meaning of "benevolence" is affinity, meaning that people love each other. "Shuowen Jiezi" is benevolent and pro-also. Confucius clearly put forward: benevolent, love. Confucianism believes that benevolence should be used to deal with ethical and social relations, and advocates that people should respect each other, help each other and get along well with each other, and filial piety is the basis of benevolence.

The benevolence of Confucius;

Confucius said that people with kindness are cautious in their words. In reply to Zhang Zi, Confucius said: If you can be humble, generous, honest, intelligent and charitable in society, you can say that you are a "benevolent". Confucius believes that these qualities, such as firmness, persistence, simplicity and prudence, are very close to "benevolence".

Participating in social activities is as solemn as meeting VIPs, and managing people is as serious as participating in sacrificial activities. Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. Try to make sure that no one hates you in society or at home. Confucius said here that "benevolence" should be dignified and serious, be loyal and forgiving, put yourself in the other's shoes, and not complain.